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The Social-Ecological Approach

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The social-ecological approach frames health and social development issues as resulting from the interplay of factors occurring at different levels – individual, family, social group, community, culture, and political-economic. 

This interplay forms a social ecology that shapes vulnerability, as well as resiliency and the capability for positive outcomes. We use the social-ecological approach to identify contributing factors and address them in order to reduce vulnerability and improve social well-being.

 

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About CSWD

The Center for Social Well-Being and Development is a university-based research center that promotes the understanding and use of a social-ecological approach to support positive health and social outcomes to reduce vulnerability worldwide.

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